kaylz_555 Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 (edited) We've been looking at getting a new scooby for a good while now and recently went to test drive the 330s, the wrx sti hatch and the gb270 wagon. Problem is, we can't fit the pram etc in the boot of the scooby which may soon need it's double attachment. There's also the issue with the length of the seat belts being a pain in the arse to get car seats in and out of as the tensioner lock comes on so easy and you can't get it to release...which isn't any use with a screaming baby! The hatch has been ruled out. It's too smooth. There's so many reasons why it's been ruled out even though it's a lovely car. GB270 was lovely and spacious. But buying a limited edition to put two kids in the back seems like a waste of money as it would just get ruined...two toddlers? (also one of above reasons). So now we're stuck. A Subaru doesn't seem like an option Where did you go from here? Nothings going to be quite like a Subaru or even remotely like it but there must be something that would give some satisfaction? We do have the other family car (my focus 1.8 tdci) but to keep the baby (s) out of the subaru isn't going to be an option due to change in circumstance. To top it off, the budget that was available for the 330s a few months ago isn't there now as we've just bought a house. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. We need to do something in the next month. The scooby is currently for sale. Changed priorities eh?.... Edited: to add - it would be good to be able to fit 3 car seats in the back as that's impossible with the wrx. So it needs to be quite wide. Edited June 21, 2011 by kaylz_555
craigdmcd Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 What size of budget are you on, how many miles will it do per week, and do you know there are different models of Subarus apart from Imprezas?
kaylz_555 Posted June 21, 2011 Author Posted June 21, 2011 It depends on the car but now it will be under 10k. Approx 60 miles a week! Don't like other scoobys apart from sti forester can't find a decent one at the right price.
Mr Windscreen Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 (edited) Why don,t you but a wrx wagon mate, loads of room in the back for a pram etc? A few of my mates have done this and cope fine. Edited June 21, 2011 by Mr Windscreen
kaylz_555 Posted June 21, 2011 Author Posted June 21, 2011 Seatbelts and room in the back is an issue for the car seats unfortunately.
scooby222 Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 forester turbo uk spec? 5 door focus st, zafira gsi,octavia vrs estate? im in a similar boat with the mutt but also need a 4x4 that can tow too, luckily at the moment i can afford to keep the sti tucked up for weekends but its still a nightmare trying to find something that meets all the boxes is fun to drive and doesnt cost a fortune to run
kaylz_555 Posted June 21, 2011 Author Posted June 21, 2011 Thanks mate. Was hoping to avoid anything like a Vauxhall, Renault or Peugeot....but as soon as the word "family car" comes into play - those are the first three!!!...apart from Citroen! Totally stuck. Think we might just need to get a classic to play with and a sensible (in all aspects) estate.
kaylz_555 Posted June 21, 2011 Author Posted June 21, 2011 You don't get many cars with a full sized seat in the middle! The focus will do for the two kids but the car we buy needs to do for three car seats, we don;t want to have to buy again once we've bought it, for a good 5 years anyway, till it's booster seats.
stum450n Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 I've 4 between 1 and 7 and have had the scoob since we only had 2 of the little buggers We're at the stage where all of us (me, wifey and 4 kids) can no longer fit in the scoob but to be honest, as kids get older they go to friends more, clubs, activities etc so it's a rare occurrence we all have to go anywhere at the same time! The one suggestion I would make would be to get seat covers!!!
neill54 Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 Honda hrv? Proper 6 seater ( 3 up front ) looks ok too Neil
kaylz_555 Posted June 21, 2011 Author Posted June 21, 2011 Had a look at the FRV - I think that's what you meant. It's not bad. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2007-57-Reg-HONDA-FR-V-2-2-i-CTDi-SE-6-SEATER-6-SPEED-/270735306547?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f0914ef33#ht_1120wt_1141
johnnyr6 Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 RS4 avant?? Or A4 avant tdi could work. My wife has a vectra sri td and it pretty big with good rear space. power is ok although not as good as the audi but the steering is crap. Its got that speed sensitive power steering which goes too light for me at low speeds. Johnny
StrikE Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 VW Touran, nippy for a 7 seater & handles not bad. I had one last year before the Tiguan
craigdmcd Posted June 22, 2011 Posted June 22, 2011 If you can fit the seats in, a BP model JDM Legacy 2.0 Spec B tourer, they have the twin-scoll turbo and can be tuned like the Impreza's. Hunt on the UKLegacy.com for one, pretty gorgeous IMHO. If you are desperately looking for 3 individual seats, then the Ford S-Max Titanium is a fabulous vehicle, and drives really well also.
paul555sti Posted June 22, 2011 Posted June 22, 2011 Have you seen this one? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-SUBARU-FORESTER-STI-GOLD-WHEELS-WR-BLUE-/160599499259?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item256479e1fb
StrikE Posted June 22, 2011 Posted June 22, 2011 Have you seen this one? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-SUBARU-FORESTER-STI-GOLD-WHEELS-WR-BLUE-/160599499259?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item256479e1fb Nice
marky.t.s Posted June 22, 2011 Posted June 22, 2011 BMW E60 5series 520,525,etc estate,diesel flavour,easily mappable,bags of space,sub £10k,sorted ;-)
scoobykev Posted June 22, 2011 Posted June 22, 2011 We've just bought a diesel Saab 93 estate, decent power and really comfy.
kaylz_555 Posted July 2, 2011 Author Posted July 2, 2011 Has anyone had a shot of the Chrysler 300c, estate...seems pretty comfortable!
gb270jr Posted July 9, 2011 Posted July 9, 2011 Hi Currently running a GB270 wagon, great car and I have twins that are 16 weeks old. 2 Recarro car seats fit in back no probs bit more crampt driving position but not totally uncomfortable and we can fit outandabout twin buggy in the boot with space to spare for other essentials. Oh and I have the full leather interior easier to clean spills etc. Hope this helps. John
Gumball Posted July 15, 2011 Posted July 15, 2011 I would buy another make of car completely. IMO Imprezas are good for a single person or couple, but wouldnt be my ideal car as a family/kid machine. Buy a GOLF GT
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